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“She’s been consistent all year round and really deserves it, we own half of her which is really good, just a beautiful result."

A weaving run on the home turn by enigmatic mare Maria Farina to claim the Listed Jennian Homes Wellington Lightning Handicap (1200m), provided the Weatherley family with a stunning stakes double on a day of high drama for their small team.

85-year-old Barry Wright was on-hand to cheer home his Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas hero Pier at Riccarton last weekend.

Local runner Pier dominated his three-year-old rivals in the closing stages of the AHD Hawke’s Bay Guineas.

Darryn Weatherley is looking forward to heading back to Hastings next month with Pier.